Sacramento, CA - Sutter Center for Psychiatry has been named a 2013 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing facilities that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile of performance in Physician Engagement. “On behalf of Sutter Center for Psychiatry, it is a pleasure to be awarded this distinct award and reflects the work of our physicians and their commitment and passion for the work we do,” said John Boyd, chief administrative officer for Sutter Center for Psychiatry.

The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a health care industry symbol of achievement. Fewer than 5 percent of all Press Ganey clients reach this threshold and consistently maintain it for the one year reporting period. Press Ganey partners with more than 10,000 health care facilities, including more than half of all U.S. hospitals, to measure and improve the patient experience.